Atigun

A boy's name of Native American origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Atigun reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2020s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.

The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.

Atigun is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Atigun is a boy's baby name of Native American origin, associated with the Atigun Pass in Alaska — a name with a strong, rugged natural quality.

EtymologyShow more

Atigun appeared in SSA records in 2023, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Native American roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.

With only 5 recorded births, Atigun has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 2023

2023

Peak

5 births

2023

First recorded

1 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Atigun has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2023.

First appeared: 2023Peak: 2023 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Atigun
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	5	#12412	—

The Story of Atigun

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2023, Atigun is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Atigun are most likely born between 2023 and 2023.

How rare is Atigun?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Atigun is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2023, peaked in the 2020s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 2023–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Atigun
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	5	#12412	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atigun a boy's or girl's name?

Atigun is primarily a boy's name.

When was Atigun most popular?

Atigun reached its peak popularity in 2023 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Atigun?

Atigun is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 2023. Its peak was in 2023.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2023–2023